Emissions that are produced by humans are largely responsible for air pollution, climate change, and the increasingly poor health of people around the world. ... In the combustion process and by fuel evaporation, a vehicle takes part in environmental pollution and the greenhouse effect, which ultimately causes global warming. ... The two types of catalytic converters are two-way and three-way. ... The most critical misfire is called a type A misfire. When a type A misfire occurs in modern vehicles, a blinking engine light and a warning noise is created. ...

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But what man doesn't understand is that this type of attitude brings heavy consequences to bare. ... Sadly enough, most of us don't even know about this pollution because the effects are not immediately visible. ... Consequently, mobile sources contribute significantly to air pollution. ... On a national scale mobile sources are accountable for nearly 75% of carbon monoxide pollution. ... The hundreds of oil fires that produced unprecedented amounts of pollution were extinguished within six months but became a huge air pollution laboratory; oil spilled onto the ground and into th...

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This new type of automobile combines the power of gasoline with the efficiency of electricity. ... Several times after this, automotive manufacturers have built new hybrid cars to combat crises such as the oil crisis of 1973 and the surge of air pollution in the 1990's. ... There are two types of hybrid cars which both have their assets and drawbacks. ... The second type is called the series hybrid. ... This stops noise pollution which can lead to stress and a decreased life expectancy. ...

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Low carbon organic crops, the type of biomass that produces the least amount of carbon emissions, can then be grown in large quantities and in a manner that doesn't interfere with food production. ... The very nature of biomass energy requires that it be burned and even if the organic material is low-carbon, it will still emit some pollution and carbon emissions. ...

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